The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina is a beautiful DIY-friendly waterfront venue in San Pedro, CA, perfect for weddings, graduations, quinceaรฑeras, and community events with indoor and outdoor space, ocean views, and flexible BYO options which make it affordable The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina is a DIY-friendly waterfront event venue in Cabrillo Marina in San Pedro, CA, serving the South Bay and greater Los
Angeles area with flexible indoor and outdoor space for weddings, quinceaรฑeras, graduations, birthdays, corporate events, and community gatherings. Outdoors, The Plaza can welcome up to 250 guests across the Oceanview Fountain, Seaside Courtyard, and Lawn, with expansive ocean vistas and views of the yachts in Cabrillo Marina. The Plaza operates as a self-service, DIY-style venue that gives hosts control over their event vision. You may bring your own food for potluck, buffet, or plated service, work with outside caterers, or invite approved food trucks to serve on-site. Hosts may bring in beer, wine, and champagne in line with local and state alcohol rules, and there are no venue-imposed corkage fees, bar minimums, or required gratuities. The Reception Hall includes a prep kitchen designed for light food preparation and storage, which supports staging, plating, and service coordination for your team or caterer. The Plaza also offers a rental package with on-site tables, chairs, and a bar so you can simplify logistics and avoid extra furniture vendors if you choose. Free Wi-Fi is available for social events and business functions, and a projection screen is on hand when you bring your own projector and sound system for slideshows, speeches, and presentations. Access for guests and vendors is straightforward. Ample free parking is located just steps from the venue entrance inside Cabrillo Marina, making arrival and load-in convenient for larger groups. Lodging options nearby include the DoubleTree by Hilton at Cabrillo Marina and additional hotels in the surrounding area, which is especially useful for out-of-town wedding guests and multi-day events. The Plazaโs rental process begins with a rental application outlining your event type, date, and estimated guest count, followed by an optional in-person walkthrough to see the layout and amenities. To reserve a date, hosts sign a license agreement and provide a refundable security deposit, typically between about $450 and $1000, along with a rental fee paid on the schedule listed in the agreement. A certificate of insurance is required, and items such as tents or open flames may need permits from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Hall rentals generally include a 16-hour window that covers setup, up to 6 hours of event time, and at least 2 hours for breakdown and cleanup, which is ideal for DIY hosts and vendor teams that need ample time to build and strike decor. Setup and cleanup must be completed within the contracted rental hours, and as long as the space is returned to its original condition and all terms are followed, the security deposit is processed for refund after the event. Positioned on the Los Angeles harbor in Cabrillo Marina, The Plaza combines a peaceful coastal setting with the flexibility of a true bring-your-own venue. With its indoor Reception Hall, ocean-facing lawn, central fountain, marina backdrop, Wi-Fi, parking, and available equipment, The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina stands out as a waterfront event space where you can design a celebration that reflects your style, your budget, and your community.
